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By HT Guys
The HT Guys, Ara Derderian and Braden Russell, are Engineers who formerly worked for the Advanced Digital Systems Group (ADSG) of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ADSG was the R&D unit of the sound department producing products for movie theaters and movie studios.
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49 min
Topics
Personal devices, computers, audio, cameras, wearables, and consumer hardware.
Major technology platforms, companies, ecosystems, leadership, and competitive behavior.
Evaluation, comparison, recommendation, and practical assessment of technology products or media.
Formats
Interpretation, opinion, debate, review, and analytical discussion.
Recurring multi-host or multi-guest discussion and debate.
Audience level
Accessible to an informed general listener without professional technology experience.
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On this week's show we compiled a list of fall 2026 network TV season/series premieres for ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS, organized by network and then by premiere date. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
On this week's show we look into an article that alleges LG's Smart TVs are listening in on your conversations even when the screen is off. We also do a quick rundown on what Dolby's AC4 is and where you can experience it. We also read your emails and look at the week's news.
On this week's show Ara gives his impression of the new gear installed into his new home. We talk Internet, Home Networking, Automation, and Home Theater in an action packed show. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound On today's show we have an interview with Nick Brown (VP of Marketing) and Smith Freeman (Senior Director of Product Management) at SVS Sound. We discuss their new Auto EQ, the upcoming Soundbar and general audio chat.
On today's show we discuss Ara's new family room TV and Audio setup and what his plans are for the future. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Marantz Introduces The CINEMA Series 2 Receivers Dolby Vision 2 HDR Is Officially Arriving On Certain Hisense TVs Nearly A Third Of U.S.
On today's show we discuss Ara's garage door plan for integrating it into HomeKit, we help a listener decide on which receiver to buy, and we ask whether Atmos is worth it for a family room. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
On today's show we take a look at your family room and decide whether a 7.2 system is worth it over 5.1. We also read your emails and catch up on the week's news. News: How Valuable Is TV to Smaller, Independent Cable Operators?
On this week's show we breakdown the Value Electronics 2026 TV Shootout and see who the new King TV is. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. All sets were professionally calibrated and compared side-by-side against reference Sony BVM-HX3110 mastering monitors.
On this week's show we look into our crystal ball to see what is on the Home Theater Horizon. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. Today we take a look at what we can expect over the next couple of years.
On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! We have said that we see TV being delivered via the Internet vs the traditional means of OTA, Cable, or Satellite.